For the first time ever, Maggie and Dave move their “studio” to a public orchard in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks. Apple trees, raspberry bushes and hungry squirrels join the duo for this episode all about cucumbers. This week’s favourite varieties

are Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherries and Aussie Sweetie Basil. And an awesome listener question about the differences between partial and full sun

leads to a conversation about the exact number of hours of sun each description requires. Then it’s all about cucumbers! Dave walks us through soil temperatures for direct seeding

transplanting methods

and the wide variety of cucumbers plants

Maggie shares her struggles with her own jungle-like cucumber plants

and the two of them break down the difference between vining and bushing varieties. She also shares a few secrets to making DIY supports

for overgrown cucs. Then Dave finishes off the episode with his favourite cucumbers for container growing

what type of compost to feed plants

harvesting

male and female plants